Lebanon in Marion County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Rosenwald School

Photographed By Tom Bosse, October 13, 2016

1. Rosenwald School Marker

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This Rosenwald School (1931-1961) is one of 158 schools built in Ky., 1917-1932. The building projects were initiated by the African American community and funded with aid of Julius Rosenwald and philanthropists to provide quality education to the African American community. This effort educated over 500,000 students in the South.

Erected 2000 by Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2048.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Rosenwald Schools series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.

Location. 37° 34.237′ N, 85° 15.017′ W. Marker is in Lebanon, Kentucky, in Marion County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and South Harrison Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lebanon KY 40033, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Memory of our Fallen Comrades (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Home of Dr. Ben Spalding on July 5, 1863

Photographed By Tom Bosse, October 13, 2016

2. Rosenwald School Marker

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Marion County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Knott of Lebanon (approx. 0.2 miles away); Courthouse Burned (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Maxwell House was Set on Fire by Morgan's Troops July 5th, 1863 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Eminent Theologian (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Kobert Place (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebanon.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 333 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.